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A Taste of After Dark Gems We invented craic, from the show-tapping madness of traditional céilis to the clubs, ceol and palpable buzz of our city nightlife. You'll never know where a night out in Ireland might take you, whether it's to the latest night club or just a quiet pint in a bar.

Discover Natural and Manmade Delights Irish culture is alive and evolving. Our monuments, caves and castles still stand, but we continue to add to them. Visit a wealth of historical sites in every county and on offshore islands. Then head to the cities to sample the scene that produced artists like Beckett, de Broquay and Bono.

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  • Beaches and coastlines
  • Offshore Islands
Visit Our Beaches and Coastlines Ireland has 2,800km of coastline, so it's no wonder surfers, sailors and fresh-air seekers flock to our beaches, coast and offshore islands.

Choose from the golden sands of Ballymastoker Bay in Donegal to Cork's Mizen Peninsula where the Blue Flag sands are a favourite with holidaymakers.

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  • Mellifont Abbey
Delve into the Past Ireland's ancient history gifted the world such gems as the Book of Kells and the tomb at Newgrange; these cultural riches can be seen in our museums as well as heritage sites and centres. See the past up close by visiting rural ruins, or take a museum tour and witness relics brought to life.

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Did You Know...

Did You Know...

...Ireland has produced some of the world's most distinctive icons: the White House was designed by Irish architect James Hoban, while Cedric Gibbons, the designer of the Oscars statuette, was born in Dublin in 1893?


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The Celtic love of arts and song is alive in modern Ireland, where a taste for theatre, music, literature and history are key to our national identity. So rekindle your connection with a sampling of our legendary nightlife. And by day enjoy the endless opportunities to explore our cultural history, or to take in the colourful contemporary scenes of dance, art, film, fashion and music.

New:  Access to most historic sites managed by the Office of Public Works will be free  on the first Wednesday of every month for the rest of this year.

It is part of a new initiative to encourage more visitors to sites such as Trim Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Kilkenny Castle and Newgrange. Read more at RTE News.

Explore the Arts

Literary IrelandFind out how our small nation changed the history of the written word.

TheatreThe world's a stage and our theatrical tradition is alive at our must-visit theatres.


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Ireland through the Ages

Spiritual IrelandSioge, banshees and Benedictine monks: explore Ireland's sacred and mystical side.

Trace Your AncestorsAre you a Viking or an Anglo-Celt? Trace your family. Who knows, you may be a Boru!


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Uniquely Irish

Discover Toe-Tapping TradSean nós tin whistle or bosca ceoil, our trad scene is as vibrant as ever!

Experience Gaelic GamesGrit, glory and national pride: GAA remains most thrilling tradition to watch.


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Natural Ireland

Nature and WildlifeFlowers, forests and patchwork of one hundred shades of green.

EcotourismEco-friendly fun with slow food dining, horse-drawn wagons and Blue Flag beaches.


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